ESPN's Benjamin Solak pointed out that Barkley has nine touches this season which have ended at the one-yard line, which is the most in football. The latest of those nine touches happened in the second half on Thursday night, which resulted in a Jalen Hurts touchdown one play later.

After a slow start, Philadelphia powers past Washington with a relentless ground game and stifling defense, extending their NFC East lead.

Saquon Barkley's two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter helped the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders, 26-18, on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field to remain in first place in the NFC East. The win improves the Birds to 8-2 and extends their winning streak to six games.

The Philadelphia Eagles overcame a rocky start and two missed field goals from Jake Elliott to claim a 26-18 victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday, with Saquon Barkley leading the charge in a decisive fourth quarter.

The Eagles trailed 10-6 heading into the fourth quarter but scored three TDs in the final frame to secure their sixth straight victory.

The Penn State product finished Thursday night’s game with 1,137 rushing yards this season, taking the NFL lead over Ravens star Derrick Henry (1,120). Impressively, he had already surpassed his total rushing yards from last season (962) before a single touch in the win over the Commanders.

In the fourth quarter, the Eagles finally decided to start playing complementary football. A slow start from the Eagles offense eventually matched the strong, sustained performance by its defense late on Thursday night against the Washington Commanders,

The Philadelphia Eagles won against the Washington Commanders with a score of 26-18. The Eagles now lead the NFC East. Saquon Barkley scored two touchdowns. Jalen Hurts, Eagles quarterback, recovered from a hard tackle.